So I am headed to Mumbai, India (fka Bombay) in January for about 10 weeks. I am excited/anxious about absorbing the culture, trying new things, and seeing some amazing places. In preparation, I am looking at some films, documentaries, books, etc. that might prepare me and/or educate me before I go. I've had the following suggested to me lately.
My sister Julie recommended the 1989 film Salaam Bombay about a boy forced to survive on his own in the slums of Bombay.
Matt recommended I read A Son of the Circus by John Irving, which is very timely as I have been wanting to read Irving for a while.
I picked up Born into Brothels, an honest look at child prostitution in India.I also recently saw Danny Boyle's new film, Slumdog Millionaire.
What else might you recommend? Let me know and I can add it to my list!
2 comments:
Wow, what an incredible adventure! I can't say I've read or watched all that much about India. I loved Jhumpa Lahiri's "The Namesake," but that's more about Indian-Americans. In fact, most of the movies I've seen have been more about the Indian diaspora, "Bend it Like Beckham," or "Mississipi Masala," for instance.
I second The Namesake rec--and I'd also suggest renting the movie version. Also, The Darjeeling Limited shows off India's color in Wes Anderson's unique way.
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